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Law Day 2014

Chief Justice Commemorates Law DayChief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye chose the California JusticeCorps Program the recipient of the Chief Justice’s Award for Exemplary Service and Leadership. The award honors an individual, entity, or program deserving of special recognition for outstanding service to the judicial branch. News release

1st Amendment Cartoon Contest Winners AnnouncedElementary, middle, and high school students participated nationally in the First Amendment Cartoon Contest. Students submitted cartoons depicting any one of the First Amendment freedoms: of speech, of the press, of religion, of assembly, of association, and of petition. Six contest winners were announced on Law Day—five from California. News release.

What Is Law Day?

Law Day events are conducted each May 1 across the country to help youth and adults understand how law keeps us free and how our legal system strives to achieve justice. Every year since 1958 the president of the United States has issued a Law Day proclamation recognizing the importance of this day.

HoSTING A LOCAL EVENT

Each year, the American Bar Association coordinates the theme and message for Law Day and makes resources available to local schools, courts, libraries, community organizations, and educators interested in hosting their own event. The ABA's Law Day Planning Guide contains ideas for events big or small.